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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 315.63 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 315.63 and 176.20 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 315.63 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/315.63 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 315.63 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 55,614.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,614.01/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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